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When we first announced that our students and staff would have access to Google accounts this year many people asked me, “What can we do with Google?” The answer to that is varied. One of the things I like most … Continue reading →

This summer I had the opportunity to enjoy a two-week cruise through Scandinavia and the Baltics. While in Russia, we did a tour which included two guided days in St. Petersburg and one very long train ride and guided visit … Continue reading →

“I have learned a lot from the students. We have learned a lot together.” -Roseann Webb 5th Grade Teacher Roseann Webb is a 5th grade teacher and a self-professed dinosaur when it comes to using technology. However Roseann has something … Continue reading →

In my first year as a TOSA I have worked with a lot of teachers one-on-one. I have taught small group sessions and even presented to 30+ teachers at a time. What I haven’t done a lot of is work … Continue reading →

I participated in my first Twitter Chat the other night. Every Monday night at 8:00 pm PST a group of TOSAs (that’s the acronym for Teacher on Special Assignment, of which I am one) gather together on Twitter to chat … Continue reading →

Over the last two weeks I have engaged in an incredible JOURNEY. I emphasize the word journey because it truly has been a process with many steps. As with any journey I have experienced many emotions, including: anticipation, excitement, frustration, … Continue reading →

Passion and curiosity. Those are the topics we are meant to focus on as we come to the culminating activity for the Graduate Certificate in Ed Tech program from MSU. Thomas Freidman asserts that in this technology driven culture we … Continue reading →

In order to better understand the community of practice of a local high school, I surveyed their faculty about teaching with technology. The survey brought to light some interesting things, some of which are highlighted in my essay and in the infographic … Continue reading →

This week in CEP 812 we looked at different types of problems we come across in our profession. They were categorized in three different ways. First, Well-Structured Problems, which have one definite best solution. The second, Ill-Structured problems have many … Continue reading →